Hemerocallis August Flame China Indeed this foliage is sometimes

Indeed this foliage is sometimes still attractive come spring

The origin of this coveted first hybrid amaryllis from circa 1800 has been debated for years but is most often regarded as the result of a cross of Hippeastrum reginae and Hippeastrum vittatum

evergreen leaf is frosted with longitudinal white streaks which coalesce to form an interesting creamy white border

Our 5-year-old plants have reached 5' tall x 6' wide

Hemerocallis August Flame China Indeed this foliage is sometimes(Woods 1967) In August, when most daylilies are just a memory, there are a few that stand alone in full flower. One of our favorites is the '60s hybrid (you remember the '60s free love, ban the bomb, get outta 'Nam), Hemerocallis 'August Flame'. From mid July through August, the 3 4' tall flower stalks are topped with clusters of large, bright red flowers, each centered with a dramatic yellow orange blotch a hummingbird favorite. Because of its height